Senior Electrical Engineer — Hybrid, Leadership & Growth

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Hybrid work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Training & certifications

Collaborative Randburg culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical design projects in a hybrid in-office/remote setup. You will mentor junior engineers and ensure top-tier technical execution across power, control, and embedded systems.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of progressive experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in industry-standard design and simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering with a proven track record of leading projects.
• Extensive knowledge of power systems, control systems, and embedded electronics.
• Proficiency with industry-standard electrical design and simulation software.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment, balancing on-site and remote responsibilities.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced electrical systems and components.
• Oversee technical aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing electrical engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their technical growth and development.
• Perform complex calculations, simulations, and analysis for electrical system performance and integrity.
• Conduct design reviews, identify potential risks, and propose mitigation strategies.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Control systems

Embedded electronics

Engineering simulations

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

MATLAB/Simulink

PSpice

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical design projects in a hybrid in-office/remote setup. You will mentor junior engineers and ensure top-tier technical execution across power, control, and embedded systems.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of progressive experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in industry-standard design and simulation tools.